Cathedral Gate Liverpool
7 addresses across 5 postcodes (L1), about 440 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 23605934.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (E: 1).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Liverpool costs £2,674 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Liverpool Central, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 37 to 43 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. James' Health Centre, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,150 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 10% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 181 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 107 m². Most common: Flat (1). Built: 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Liverpool in 2026-27: Band D £2,674 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,782 | £2,079 | £2,377 | £2,674 | £3,268 | £3,862 | £4,456 | £5,347 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (62% of about 2,340 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Rodney Street. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): The Liverpool (Anfield, Central, Greenbank, Kensington and Fairfield, Picton, Princess Park, Riverside, Tuebrook and Stoneycroft and Wavertree wards and parts of Kirkdale and Church wards) (Article 4(1)) Direction 2020.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST, grade I
- THE ORATORY, grade I
- MORNINGTON TERRACE, grade II
- RAILINGS AND PIERS TO THE ORATORY, grade II
- ROCK CUT ARCH IN ST JAMES'S GARDENS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land Between Bridgewater Street / Simpson Street / Watkinson Street (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Land To North East Junction Oldham Place / Back Renshaw Street (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Bordered By Kings Dock Street, Sparling Street & Wapping, Liverpool, L1 8LE (830 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 7AY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L1 7AZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L1 7BR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L1 7BT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
| L1 9DY | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 37 m and 43 m above sea level (40 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 7AY | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| L1 7AZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| L1 7BR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L1 7BT | 97% | 5% | 5% | 0% |
| L1 9DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Liverpool Central 15 million journeys in 2024–25 | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Liverpool Lime Street 14 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Liverpool James Street 3.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 63 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pilgrim Street Liverpool | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Liverpool ONE Bus Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal Liverpool | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking Group | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 19 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 10.7 km (6.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. James' Health Centre | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Euro Chemist | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Liverpool Smile Studio | 270 m |
| Hospital | Liverpool Women's Hospital | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Merseyside Police | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rialto News | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,400 m² | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6,640 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Admiral Park 9,850 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 630 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 10 parks and gardens, 3.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St James's Gardens (Formerly St James's Cemetery), a registered park or garden (Grade I), 30 m. 380 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade I and 22 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St James's Gardens (Formerly St James's Cemetery) | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 30 m |
| Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ | Listed building, Grade I | 50 m |
| Nos. 1-10, GAMBIER TERRACE and No. 2, CANNING STREET | Listed building, Grade II* | 150 m north-east |
| The Oratory | Listed building, Grade I | 180 m north |
| 8-18, Percy Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m east |
| Edge Hill Engine Station, Liverpool & Manchester Railway | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Princes Park, Liverpool | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wapping Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| South Ferry Basin | Tidal water | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| The Princess Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Priory Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Devil's Bank | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 7 |
4 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Liverpool: see them on the Liverpool page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 14–19 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| LIPA School | All-through | 4–16 | 270 m | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Inadequate; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Liverpool Life Sciences UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Studio School Liverpool | Secondary | 14–19 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Windsor Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Abercromby Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The City of Liverpool College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pleasant Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Nicholas Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellors Catering Services L1 7AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Hope Street News L1 9DZ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2019 |
| Refugee Women Connect L8 7LT | Other catering premises | 230 m | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2019 |
| British Red Cross Refugee Support L8 7LT | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2019 |
| Windsor House L8 7LF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Lover Pizza Ltd L8 7SY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rialto Beers L8 7SY | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2014 |
| Rialto Newsagents L8 7QE | Retailers - other | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Big Bite L8 7SY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jul 2024 |
| L1 Mini Market L1 5EA | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| The Big Burger Theory L1 5EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pot Roast L1 5EA | Other catering premises | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Grams Nutrition L1 5EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Southside25 L1 5EA | Other catering premises | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chick Shack L1 5EA | Other catering premises | 340 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 |
| Drugs | 48 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hope Way (37); On or near Little Catharine Street (32); On or near Lady Chapel Close (20); On or near Parliament Place (16); On or near Gambier Terrace (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 3% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 10% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 62% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 20% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 33% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 4% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Roger Smalley's Homeless Project (other catering premises, L8 7LT) is no longer listed; it was rated 1 Major improvement necessary found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Petit Cafe Du Coin (pub/bar/nightclub, L1 4JQ) now 5 Very good, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 23 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- L1 7AY: 2 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- L1 7AZ: 2 addresses of 3 in the postcode
- L1 7BR: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
- L1 7BT: 1 address of 531 in the postcode
- L1 9DY: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hope Street · Hope Street · Lady Chapel Close · Gambier Terrace · Cathedral Close · Back Percy Street · St James Road · Dean Patey Court Liverpool John Moores University · Dean Dillistone Court · Peel Place · Alfred Mews · Parliament Place
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.